Our Mission Statement Van Buren School District will serve the Van Buren Community by providing a learning environment that enables students to attain their full potential and that promotes lifelong learning. We believe: Everyone can learn Education is learner-centered Education prepares learners for solving real life problems Continual personal and professional growth is vital Technology is essential to education Education can actively link the community Assessment and evaluation are critical steps in the learning process A safe, nurturing and orderly environment is conducive to learning 2221 Pointer Trail E Van Buren, AR 72956 (479) 474-7942 District Administrators Superintendent: Dr. Merle Dickerson Deputy Superintendent: Kerry Schneider Assistant Superintendent: Dr. Harry Tommey Brian Summerhill Directors: Debbie Atwell Nancy Robbins Principals Van Buren High School: Becky Guthrie Butterfield Junior High: Dr. Karen Endel Coleman Junior High: Lisa Miller Central Middle School: Eddie Tipton Northridge Middle School: Karen Allen King Elementary School: Martha Ragar City Heights Elementary School: Mary McCutchen J. J. Izard Elementary School: Lonnie Mitchell James R. Tate Elementary School: Robert Childers Parkview Elementary School: Stacie Wood Rena Elementary School: Joyce Sanders District Statistics Enrollment for 2011-2012: 5951 2001-2002 | 2004-2005 | 2005-2006 | 2006-2007 | 2007-2008 | 2008-2009 | 2009-2010 Grade 12: 371 Grade 11: 406 Grade 10: 438 Grade 09: 450 Grade 08: 530 Grade 07: 501 Grade 06: 487 Grade 05: 457 Grade 04: 456 Grade 03: 445 Grade 02: 438 Grade 01: 441 Kindergarten: 452 Pre-K: 80 Special Education: 10.03% Gifted and Talented: 7.18% ESL: 8.02% General Information: State School Report Cards | Accountability | No Child Left Behind U.S. Department of Education | Arkansas Department of Education Education Programs: Activities Program | Adult Education | Child Nutrition | Gifted/Talented Safety Programs | Special Education | School Policies & Procedures: Attendance Zones | Registration | School Choice | Transportation Health Services/School Nurses
Van Buren School District will serve the Van Buren Community by providing a learning environment that enables students to attain their full potential and that promotes lifelong learning.